Here at Germantown K9 Fundraising Organization, we’re committed to investing your donations into maintaining the K9 unit. Since our incorporation in 2020, we’ve seen the K9 unit grow, as we have added a 2nd dog to our team! Our goal is to continue raising enough funds to support the two dogs, their handlers, and the specialized vehicles necessary to support a K9 operation.
The costs of the K9 units are high. Initial start up costs range between $85,000-$100,000, including the dogs themselves, the vehicles (retrofitted for housing dogs), the intense training and certification. After that, the ongoing costs include food, vet visits, first aid kits, narcan kits, and more, ranging from $15,000 or more.
We have recently added Therapy Dog Archie to the Unit. Archie‘s handler is SRO Toni Olson and they spend most of their time at the High School.
THE DOGS
These K9’s and their dedicated police officer handlers serve the Germantown Wisconsin community. Both dogs are dual purpose dogs, they can find missing persons, evidence, search buildings, detect drugs and apprehend suspects. They both know their commands spoken by the handlers in German, are both very obedient and loyal to their handlers. Both dogs live with their handlers.
PASSONATE ABOUT THE K9 UNIT
Migo
Migo was born on March 28, 2023. He was born in Germany and his handler is Officer Jared Spreiter. He was sworn into service November 15, 2024.
Arek
Arek was born on June 29, 2018 in Germany. His handler is Sgt Justin Pesch. Arek was sworn into service May 2020
Our Board
The Germantown K9 unit is not funded by the tax dollars that fund the rest of the Germantown Police Department. We depend on donations from people like you in the community! The Germantown K9 Fundraising Organization, Inc is governed by a board of directors that is made up of community residents. We are very grateful to this dedicated group of citizens for their efforts!